Why I’m On A News Fast

Yesterday, we talked about energy.

Energy is very important for your success with English.

Now, let’s talk about something else that’s important for your English…

YOUR MOOD

Feel good – do good work.

Simple.

One way I stay in a positive mood is by avoiding the news and social media.

Ever since November, I’ve been spending more and more time on X.

Recently, I could feel it affecting my mood.

So I quit.

Or rather, I went on a fast.

When you go on a fast, that means you stop eating temporarily.

I only check the news and social media on Sundays.

So far so good.

Both my mood and productivity have improved.

Until today…

SAD NEWS

Some news leaked into my bubble.

A friend came over for lunch.

“Did you hear the news?” he asked.

Then he told me about a murder in the US.

I wish he hadn’t.

Immediately, my mood went down.

And so did my productivity.

There’s always sad news.

Focus on what you can control.